ELECTRICAL

CIRCUITS
Component, function and symbol
Barbara Celi Quevedo
Electrochemical cell
Generators
Battery

Produces electric current A collection of cells. Some

through chemical batteries are chargeable.
reactions.
 Loads
Light bulb Resistor Motor Bell

Produces light. Produces heat. Produces Produces sound.

movement.
 Switching devices
Switch Push-button Three-way switch Relay

Opens and closes Closes the circuit Directs electric

circuit allowing when we push it. current via one
or prohibiting the branch of the circuit,
An electromagnetic
current from preventing it from
component that
flowing. flowing through the controls the flow of
other power in the circuit.
Safety components
Fuse

Stops the flow of electricity if the current is too great.